Key Updates on Delhi Riots Case, US Visa Process, and Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Delhi Riots Case Update
The ongoing proceedings in the significant conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots will not require a fresh hearing. This decision comes after the reversal of the transfer of Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, who was moved from Karkardooma Court to Saket Court on May 30. Had the transfer remained, it would have caused considerable delays in the case.
Out of the 18 accused individuals, five and the public prosecutors would have needed to re-present their arguments. Judge Bajpai has been overseeing the case since September, which was at the argument stage regarding charges, with the trial anticipated to commence thereafter.
The next hearing for this case is scheduled for July.
US Student Visa Process Resumes
The United States has announced plans to resume its student visa appointment process shortly. However, applicants will be required to make their social media profiles accessible for review. The Department of State emphasized that every visa decision is tied to national security, necessitating vigilance to ensure applicants do not pose a threat to Americans or national interests.
On May 27, the Trump administration had instructed all US embassies to halt scheduling student visa interviews until further notice.
Film Certification Update
The Central Board of Film Certification has requested that a quote from Prime Minister Narendra Modi be included at the start of Aamir Khan’s upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. The film received clearance for theatrical release after several modifications, including the removal of a visual and a subtitle featuring the term 'kamal', which means lotus in Hindi.
The Modi quote will appear in the opening disclaimer and references the year 2047.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims Identified
Following the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, DNA testing has confirmed the identities of 211 out of 275 deceased individuals a week after the incident. So far, the remains of 189 victims have been returned to their families.
Among the deceased, 142 were Indian nationals, 32 were British, seven were Portuguese, and one was Canadian. Additionally, the remains of seven individuals who perished on the ground have also been handed over to their relatives.
The crash, which occurred on June 12, resulted in the loss of nearly all 242 people aboard Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, along with 34 fatalities on the ground after the aircraft collided with a hostel building associated with BJ Medical College and Hospital.